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CalabarSamurai:
1. University of Waikato and MSc. Information Technology.

2. I didn't apply, I was informed by the IDP Agent that I was eligible (the bursary is optional because it comes with T's and C's), I just accepted the bursary offer, that's all.

mirakz:
Is there any Telegram or WhatsApp link for Nigerians living in New Zealand. I need one please.

CalabarSamurai:
What does the Immigration New Zealand website say?

SolarEdge:
If it's PhD, I can guide you

mcsugk:
Please I want to apply for MSc in New Zealand with my family..
Please add me to any telegram group and guide me please

ifyjobs:
I have masters with gpa of 3.1 . I need guidance on how to proceed for PhD

CalabarSamurai:
- Find a school.
- Find a supervisor.
- Research on their field(s) of interest.
- Contact the supervisor.
- Present the supervisor with your proposed PhD thesis or if you prefer to work on their subject area.
- If they agree to supervise you then...
- Contact the school to get their agents in Nigeria, if they have any, for the school application.
- Contact the agent and they will take it off from there.
- All the best.

CalabarSamurai:
I think your PoF should be in a bank with branches outside of Nigeria - sounds redundant because who is putting PoF in Micro-Finance bank.

SanThiago:
Good day chair.

I aim to start the application process soon. I am registering for IELTS tomorrow and I have some few questions for you. I am going in for a Masters in Either one of Environmental conservation or Masters of Park Management, in Lincoln University.

1. Most programs in Lincoln have their next start date as February 2026. Does this mean that there are no September intakes in New Zealand?

Answer: There are programs with September intakes.

2. If there are September intakes, can you suggest one or two Universities in Regional areas for me?

Answer: No I can't suggest any university for you.

3. For the POF, do I need to have the complete $20k living expenses, $57k school fees and ~$5k all in my account before I can get approval? I mean, I may be able to get the school fees of 30k for the first year and use POF guys for the living expenses but that's about it.

Answer: They don't care where you get the money for the tuition fees, they do care where you get the money for the Proof of Funds and if those funds are accessible to you even in Nigeria - so you will need to show evidence of where you got those funds and evidence that they are readily accessible to you. E.g you sold a land and days before you submit, you spend money from the sales while still being above the PoF threshold, that would be a good show that the money is accessible to you and with evidence of land property sale, that would be a good evidence for source of funds. Please note that finances is just one of the considerations.

4. Do you advise for a 1 year masters instead of the 2years I am considering? My target is in the Environmental protection/conservation and wildlife field which I have a bsc already in.

Answer: Logically, 1 year course should be cheaper than 2 years course, but then again, if the career is lucrative and the course is 2 years, then it is worth it but it is up to you.

5. I have a master's from a Nigerian University already. Do I need to state this anywhere in my application or just bin it? I am going for a masters still.

Answer: DO NOT HIDE ANYTHING. THEY WILL FIND OUT.

DISCLAIMER: I am not an agent, I am also in this journey, and what I have shared is what I also learnt from someone else.

SanThiago:
Great! Thank you so much.

3. So this means the POF is basically the $20k+ ~5k. So one can borrow and pay school fees then use the POF money to settle the loan after movement and settlement in NZ?

Also, I work for an EU registered company as a remote worker. My contract is slated to expire this month. I receive my pay from them through several of this fintech apps and send directly to my bank account. I hope this is good proof enough if the money I have received from the fintech amounts to the $25k?

NB: do not quote while replying as I will edit the sensitive (borrow) parts out after your reply

Finally, Congratulations in Advance for your success. May God come through for you as you have been coming through with help and info for others on this thread.

CalabarSamurai:
That’s just the finances part.

From this new post, you have another huddle which is the home ties, as a contract staff with contract expiring this month, what exactly ties you to Nigeria (do you have a registered business here? Do you have family that you support etc).

I recommend contacting IDP they don’t charge a dime and their agents can help with your profile.

SanThiago:
Good day chair.

I aim to start the application process soon. I am registering for IELTS tomorrow and I have some few questions for you. I am going in for a Masters in Either one of Environmental conservation or Masters of Park Management, in Lincoln University.

1. Most programs in Lincoln have their next start date as February 2026. Does this mean that there are no September intakes in New Zealand?

2. If there are September intakes, can you suggest one or two Universities in Regional areas for me?

3. For the POF, do I need to have the complete $20k living expenses, $57k school fees and ~$5k all in my account before I can get approval? I mean, I may be able to get the school fees of 30k for the first year and use POF guys for the living expenses but that's about it.

4. Do you advise for a 1 year masters instead of the 2years I am considering? My target is in the Environmental protection/conservation and wildlife field which I have a bsc already in.

5. I have a master's from a Nigerian University already. Do I need to state this anywhere in my application or just bin it? I am going for a masters still.

SanThiago:
Thank You and I have understood everything about the POF and will talk to an IDP agent like you suggested. For the home ties, I only have aged parents I take care of. No wife and kids and no plans for that anytime soon.

Will it suffice if I can get my EU company to give me a letter of leave, stating that they are giving me 2 years to go and study and come back to Africa, and that I can only work with them while in Africa so they will pause my contract until I come back. I have a very good rapport with my HR and I can get her to run this for me instead of a termination letter, then we run a termination letter in advance of 3 months after I leave Nigeria.

Peaceful123:
Since you have masters, why don’t you apply for PhD?

Also, if the graduation date of your masters degree is not more than 3 years, some of the uni if not all, will exempt you from IELTS

CalabarSamurai:
I would not recommend doing this - it’s wrong. How sure are you that the HR won’t deny the authenticity of the document issued to you when the VO calls to confirm. Instead is your work experience relevant to your intended Masters degree program?
If your work experience flows with your intended masters program, and you can show how it helps further your career, and you can sort your finances, you may have a chance.
Talk honestly (so they know the full picture) to the IDP agent and I am sure they can suggest something that surprisingly might work for you.

Peaceful123:
Since you have masters, why don’t you apply for PhD?

Also, if the graduation date of your masters degree is not more than 3 years, some of the uni if not all, will exempt you from IELTS

SanThiago:
Great insight. Thanks. They are not directly related but like you said, an in-between connection can be worked. my work is writing in crypto Currencies, crypto mining. since I am going for an Environmental course. I can try to relate the impact of Crypto mining to Environmental degredation. It's far fetched but what do you think?

SanThiago:
Also, another consideration I am having. If I researched right, I think countries In the Aussie region do no give Post study Visa to people over 35 years. If I go for PhD, I might be a few months, or even a year over 35 by the time I am rounding up.

CalabarSamurai:
Australia is not smiling for 35 year olds and above, unless you are doing a Masters by Research or a PhD. But that’s the only info that I know.

CalabarSamurai:
See nice Masters or PhD topic.”Impact of Cryptocurrency generation on environment sustainability”. I would still recommend sitting with an expert and going through your profile, if you can overcome the finances and make a strong case in your SoP/Cover_Letter, you can stand a chance.

CalabarSamurai:
Australia is not smiling for 35 year olds and above, unless you are doing a Masters by Research or a PhD. But that’s the only info that I know.

SanThiago:
Does this apply to New Zealand as well? or just Australia?

SanThiago:
Thank you. All the insights are greatly appreciated. i will begin the process now with IELTs.

SanThiago:
Thank you. All the insights are greatly appreciated. i will begin the process now with IELTs.

blaze007:
IELTS academic. Very easy to pass and very easy to fail... 😊😊😊

CalabarSamurai:
I find that it is the tension, and also be weary of the reading section, that's once you pass listening section.

blaze007:
IELTS academic. Very easy to pass and very easy to fail... 😊😊😊